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Friday, March 18, 2016

Should You Hire a Lawn Service?

Spring is upon us once again, and pretty soon the world will
be an explosion of leaves, flowers and greenery. Unfortunately, flowers won’t
be the only thing popping up everywhere: we’ll soon have to contend with weeds sprouting
between the cracks of our sidewalks and on the sides of our driveways. If the
thought of mowing, trimming and weed-whacking have got you down, you might want
to consider hiring a lawn care service. Here are some factors to consider when
thinking about outsourcing your landscaping needs.

Cost

Most lawn care services charge between $18-$25 per week for
their services, which include mowing, trimming and weed removal. More
specialized services such as aeration and yard cleanup will cost extra. This sounds
like a lot of money unless you consider that a new lawnmower costs around $150
for a basic model, not to mention other lawn tools such as hedge trimmers, weed
whackers and edging tools, which run between $50-100. Figure in gas, oil,
repairs and maintenance and you’re looking at a bill of at least $50 per
season. All things being relative, the benefits of paying for a lawn service
may outweigh the initial output of money for all the lawn care tools, as well
as the headache of finding a storage space for everything in the off-season.

Convenience

If you love the outdoors and enjoy spending time tending
your yard and garden, by all means continue mowing your own lawn. However, for
many people with family and work commitments that take them away from the great
outdoors, it can be a struggle to find the time to properly care for your lawn.
When considering a lawn care service, be realistic about the number of hours
you can put into your yardwork each season.